Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX100

Here is a complete assessment of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and QX100 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was announced around the same time to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T grades against the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5T features outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5T versus the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5T and QX100.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5T using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.